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  • See this: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/11/26/alcohol-weight-loss/
    in Alcohol Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • Just a couple of ideas, FWIW. Several years ago, I worked with a trainer and finally lost 30 lbs. I kept it off for about 2 years, but then was in a serious car accident and couldn't exercise for a long time. So I gained most of it back. I am now able to exercise, so here we go again .. . . My trainer told me that it takes…
    in Do I need to eat more to lose fat? Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • Hi, Ellie. I hope you're still reading the board. I know it's hard to deal with this diagnosis. I hope that you have at least been back to your doctor for annual checkups. Are you taking any medication? I got my diagnosis in 2006. I, too, have a husband and 2 children, but my children are away at college most of the year.…
    in Newbie to Board - Not to Diabetes Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • I am DEFINITELY in agreement with you on this!
    in Peanut butter? Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • First of all, I want to say that I LOVE peanut butter. A lot of people justify snacking on PB with the thought "It's protein, so it's good for me." Not exactly true, though. First of all, take a look at the nutritional information and listed ingredients on your jar of peanut butter. My much-loved jar of Jif lists the…
    in Peanut butter? Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • I have found two brands that I like. I prefer the stainless steel variety, double-walled, because they keep things cold for a long time and they don't get condensation on the outside. One is by Camelbak - http://shop.camelbak.com/bottles/l/200 Be sure you choose one that says "insulated" if you are looking for something…
    in Lifetime Warranty Water Bottle Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • Some people who have intestinal problems with metformin find that they go away after their bodies get used to it -- but that's not true for everyone. I find it helpful to take it with meals, not on an empty stomach, and at about the same time every day.
    in Metformin Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • I buy Parrillo protein bars at my gym. They are not as sweet as many. They are also VERY dense so that they take longer to chew, thereby satisfying your hunger more. You can also buy them from the manufacturer: http://www.parrillo.com/products.asp. Click on the flavors you like to get a breakdown of the nutritional…
    in Your favorite protein bars! Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • I had no problems installing or setting it up. I downloaded it from the Google app store. It is free, but you can donate to support the app development through PayPal. Once you have downloaded it and hit the "install" button in the app store, it will install itself. Once you open the app, you will see a screen with various…
    in phone apps to track glucose? Comment by maryhitt September 2013
  • Good article on Android and iPhone diabetes apps: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/top-iphone-android-apps-diabetes I use OnTrack. It's an Android app. Easy and free.
    in phone apps to track glucose? Comment by maryhitt August 2013
  • Unfortunately, I was not aware of the unwritten rule that once you open a box of Girl Scout Cookies, you have to eat the entire sleeve, preferably at one sitting, until the cookies are gone. Now that I know that rule, I am giving away the rest of the cookies.:)
    in Girl Scout Cookies Comment by maryhitt March 2013
  • If I had to choose, I would choose the Gluten Free. I have type 2 diabetes and I recently found out that I had a wheat intolerance. So going gluten free is the best option of the two for me -- but I haven't flown since I got that diagnosis. The one time I ordered a diabetic-friendly meal on an international flight I was so…
    in Airplane Food Comment by maryhitt March 2013
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